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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Fresh Start to 2012

As much as I loved my holiday decor, I was surprisingly very excited to take it all down. I couldn't wait to redo my mantle and built ins to just my "everyday" look. I wanted something simple - something that could stay up for awhile. Something tells me I'll be pretty busy over the next few months and I need something that can extend until at least spring. Valentine's decor (at least for the mantle) probably won't be happening this year!

I kept it simple - and kept the window up there (I know its getting old), and added a mirror and some other stuff like candles. Easy peasy, black and white - can't go wrong, right?

And for the shelves - same color scheme. I was surprised to find all of the black and white stuff I had lying around the house just waiting for a home. Love that nothing had to be made for this - it was already done!

I made the shadow box awhile ago to decorate my old office (my office when I actually worked at a company office that is). The other black frame was decorated and used there as well. along with the european frame and black and white box (which I purchased at Hobby Lobby)

I am a mom of two, work full time, and in my spare time – love to create! I will get my hands into just about anything – home decor, upcycled jewelry and my absolute favorite, paper crafting! Thanks for stopping by!